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Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima pouring espresso

Ever since I discovered my Nespresso machine's hidden 'Expert Mode', it's all I use — here's how to activate it

By Millie Fender last updated

People are only just learning their Nespresso machine has a hidden brewing mode, and it's ideal for iced coffee.

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the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus in stainless steel silver photographed against a blue background shown with its accessories including milk jug, tamper, portafilter, and shown in use extracting espresso

Shopping for an espresso machine? Here’s 3 things I wish I'd known sooner (and I'm an ex-barista)

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista and I know my way around a commercial espresso machine. But home espresso machines have way more variations, so here's what to look for.

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The Terra Kaffe Demi on the kitchen counter

Terra Kaffe's new Demi machine is as small as a pod coffee maker, but brews proper espresso

By Grace Dean published

It's zero-waste and incredibly stylish

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The Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro and its accessories on a stone surface and against a blue background

I tested the latest Gaggia Classic Evo Pro E24: have this legendary machine’s flaws finally been fixed?

By Peter Wolinski published

The Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro introduces a brass boiler and group to try and remedy this storied espresso machine's greatest flaw. Has it worked? I think so.

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Meraki espresso machine

I finally tried the Meraki espresso machine — it was love at first brew

By Millie Fender published

My initial impressions of the highly anticipated espresso machine are in.

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the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus in stainless steel silver photographed against a blue background shown with its accessories including milk jug, tamper, portafilter, and shown in use extracting espresso

You're probably using your Breville espresso machine wrong — I make espresso like a pro with this one simple change

By Erin Bashford published

Sometimes an espresso machine's default settings don't result in the best tasting coffee. Here's how I adjusted my Bambino Plus to get barista-level coffee.

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the smeg emc02 mini pro manual espresso machine in jade green

I'm an ex-barista and this is why you need to stop ordering 'extra hot' coffees

By Erin Bashford published

I've spent 3 1/2 years of my life as a barista, and I learned a few things about coffee in that time. One of the most surprising? Extra hot coffee isn't great.

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the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus in stainless steel silver photographed against a blue background shown with its accessories including milk jug, tamper, portafilter, and shown in use extracting espresso

I've reviewed countless espresso machines this year — but there's only one you need to buy

By Erin Bashford published

As a professional espresso machine tester, I've tried a fair few options from big brands like Breville and De'Longhi. But only one reigns supreme.

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the gevi espresso machine with grinder showing its bean hopper, steam wand, and control screen with a silver dial and drip tray

I’m utterly bamboozled by this ultra-cheap bean-to-cup espresso machine — and not in a bad way

By Erin Bashford published

The Gevi Espresso Machine with Grinder has one very specific USP: it’s almost definitely the cheapest bean-to-cup machine you can buy.

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the casabrews ultra espresso machine with 20 bar pressure, a steam wand, LED screen, timer, and tamper accessories, photographed against a blue background

Don't buy a budget espresso machine before checking for these 3 essential features — from an ex-barista

By Erin Bashford last updated

I'm an ex-barista, so I know how overwhelming the coffee world can be when you're starting out. Here's the essentials to look for in budget espresso machines.

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